Long, long ago, as he researched into the origin of species, Charles Darwin had been inspired by the creatures of the Galapagos. Now, a million years on, the new inhabitants of the islands - the human survivors of the "Nature Cruise of the Century" - have quietly evolved into sleek, furry creatures with flippers, and small brains. All other forms of humankind have ceased to exist, finally made redundant by their own inventions. All that survives of their Big-Brain Culture is contained in Mandarax, a tiny electronic marvel which can recall any one of twenty thousand popular quotations from world literature, as well as translate among a thousand languages. Unfortunately, Mandarax doesn`t understand Kanka-Bono, the language of the cannibals...
Having recovered from his grievous injuries, Warmaster Horus leads the triumphant Imperial forces against the rebel world of Istvaan III. Though the rebels are swiftly crushed, Horus`s treachery is finally revealed as the planet is razed by virus bombs, and Space Marines turn on their battle-brothers in the most bitter struggle imaginable. Ben Counter brings the opening trilogy of this epic new series to explosive life as the Horus Heresy begins!
ISBN: 978-1-84416-393-9
Издательство:
Ред Фиш
Дата выхода: июль 2012
What is a gallimaufry anyway? And when did you last hear someone refer to the wireless? What was the original paraphernalia? Would you wear a billycock? Language is always changing, and here Michael Quinion, author of the bestselling POSH and Other Language Myths, has gathered together some fascinating examples of words and meanings which have vanished from our language. Sometimes a word is lost when the thing it describes becomes obsolete, sometimes it survives in a figurative sense while the original meaning is lost, and sometimes it simply gives way to a more popular alternative. The story of these and many other words opens a window into the lives of past speakers of the English language.
ISBN: 978-0-19-955102-6
Издательство:
Oxford University Press
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2011
1210 and a black force is sweeping England. For a vengeful King John has seized control of the Church, leaving corpses to lie in unconsecrated ground, babies unbaptized in their cradles and the people terrified of dying in sin.
ISBN: 978-0-241-95836-0
Издательство:
Penguin Group
Дата выхода: июль 2012
In the cobbled streets outside Newgate Prison, the common and desperate of London gather regularly to enjoy the spectacle of human necks broken at the end of a hangman`s rope. For Rider Sandman, newly returned from the Napoleonic Wars, it is not grim entertainment that draws him here, but a mission to prove the guilt or innocence of a condemned prisoner - a duty that leads Sandman from the hellish bowels of Newgate to the scented drawing rooms of the ruthless and powerful, and into the darkest shadows of the filthy, bustling city, in search of the truth.
ISBN: 978-0-06-051628-4
Издательство:
HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Senegal is home to two of the three Club Meds located south of the Sahara, but there is also a network of low budget guesthouses available. In this guide there is a birdlife guide, comprehensive coverage of national parks and wildlife reserves, and the low-down on beaches and watersports.
ISBN: 1-74059-137-2
Издательство:
Lonely Planet
Дата выхода: апрель 2004
In this dark and compelling short novel, Fyodor Dostoevsky tells the story of Alexey Ivanovitch, a young tutor working in the household of an imperious Russian general. Alexey tries to break through the wall of the established order in Russia, but instead becomes mired in the endless downward spiral of betting and loss. His intense and inescapable addiction is accentuated by his affair with the General’s cruel yet seductive niece, Polina. In "The Gambler", Dostoevsky reaches the heights of drama with this stunning psychological portrait.
In this dark and compelling short novel, Fyodor Dostoevsky tells the story of Alexey Ivanovitch, a young tutor working in the household of an imperi...
ISBN: 9781847493828
Издательство:
Alma Books
Дата выхода: январь 2020
Four novels of rapid-fire interstellar adventure, set in a common universe, by the Grand Master of the form. Includes "The X Factor, Voorlope, The Eye of the Monster" and "The Sioux Spaceman."
ISBN: 978-1-4391-3372-9
Издательство:
Simon & Schuster UK
Дата выхода: август 2011
Laurie R. King’s bestselling mystery series featuring Mary Russell and her husband and partner, Sherlock Holmes, is beloved by readers and acclaimed by critics the world over. Now the illustrious duo returns for their most dangerous exploit yet, in a rich and atmospheric tale that takes them to India to save the life of one of literature’s most fabled heroes. It’s the second day of the new year, 1924, and Mary Russell is settling in for a much-needed rest with her husband, Sherlock Holmes. But the fragile peace will be fleeting—for a visit with Holmes’s gravely ill brother, Mycroft, brings news of an intrigue that is sure to halt their respite. Mycroft, who has ties to the highest levels of the government, has just received a...
ISBN: 978-0-553-58338-0
Издательство:
Bantam
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Here is the first volume in George ’s magnificent cycle of novels that includes A Clash of Kings and A Storm of Swords. As a whole, this series comprises a genuine masterpiece of modern fantasy, bringing together the best the genre has to offer. Magic, mystery, intrigue, romance, and adventure fill these pages and transport us to a world unlike any we have ever experienced. Already hailed as a classic, George ’s stunning series is destined to stand as one of the great achievements of imaginative fiction.
ISBN: 978-0-00-647988-8
Издательство:
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Дата выхода: январь 2016
Эта книга отправит вас в путешествие по переулкам памяти в славные дни ваших любимых приставок, игр и персонажей. Она посвящена четырем десятилетиям развития консольных, компьютерных и портативных игр. Начиная с аркадной классики на консолях Atari и заканчивая вечными хитами на Nintendo, SEGA и Sony PlayStation — в этой книге рассматриваются важнейшие релизы, благодаря которым...
ISBN: 978-5-00169-960-6
Издательство:
Манн, Иванов и Фербер
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2021
Cas Perry doesn`t want a relationship. When her father walked out on her and her mother she decided relationships, love, marriage, the whole shegang, simlpy weren`t worth the heartache. But is Cas, immoral most of the time and amoral when it comes to business, going too far with her new TV programme, Sex with an Ex? Unfeeling and unscrupulous, she ruthlessly manipulates everyone she comes into contact with. Until she meets Darren. A babe. Trouble is, he`s a highly principled babe. He believes in love, marriage, fidelity and constancy, so can he believe in Cas? Is it possible the world is a better place than she imagined? And if it is, after a lifetime of playing games, is this discovery too late?
ISBN: 0-14-029066-4
Издательство:
Penguin Books
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2004
"The Game" recounts the incredible adventures of an everyday man who transforms himself from a shy, awkward writer into the quick-witted, smooth-talking Style, a character irresistible to women. But just when life is better than he could have ever dreamed (he uses his techniques on Britney Spears, receives life coaching from Tom Cruise, moves into a mansion with Courtney Love and is officially voted the World`s Number One Pickup Artist) he falls head over heels for a woman who can beat him at his own game.
This is the third edition of the one of the founding titles of the CHLT series. The book features many of the original games but has also been fully revised to include new games for the ELT classroom. The structure of the book has also been revised so that the games are now grouped in a more teacher-friendly format where teachers can search based on language and skill criteria rather than just game type.
ISBN: 978-0-521-61822-9
Издательство:
Cambridge
Дата выхода: июль 2011
We all play games. In every encounter with other people we are doing so. The nature of these games depends both on the situation and on who we meet. Eric Berne`s classic Games People Play is the most accessible and insightful book ever written about the games we play: those patterns of behaviour that reveal hidden feelings and emotions. Wise and witty, it shows the underlying motivations behind our relationships and gives you the keys to unlock the psychology of others - and yourself. You`ll become more honest, more effective, and a true team player.
ISBN: 978-0-14-104027-1
Издательство:
Penguin Books
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2011
Games for Grammar Practice is a teacher`s resource book containing a selection of more than forty games and activities for grammar practice. The activities are designed to promote intensive and interactive practice with learners of all ages from elementary to advanced level. Photocopiable pages and step-by-step instructions provide instant supplementary activities for busy teachers. The emphasis on peer interaction and cooperation helps students find grammar practice meaningful and rewarding. The grammar areas covered in the book are all commonly found in courses, making the activities easy to slot into a lesson.
ISBN: 978-0-521-66342-7
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: январь 2011
We think we`re relating to other people-but actually we`re all playing games. Forty years ago, Games People Play revolutionized our understanding of what really goes on during our most basic social interactions. More than five million copies later, Dr. Eric Berne`s classic is as astonishing-and revealing-as it was on the day it was first published. This anniversary edition features a new introduction by Dr. James R. Allen, president of the International Transactional Analysis Association, and Kurt Vonnegut`s brilliant Life magazine review from 1965. We play games all the time-sexual games, marital games, power games with our bosses, and competitive games with our friends. Detailing status contests like Martini (I know a better way), to...
ISBN: 978-0-345-41003-0
Издательство:
Random House (USA)
Дата выхода: август 2011
A selection of more than 50 vocabulary games and activities for classroom use. A selection of more than 50 vocabulary games and activities for classroom use, based on 18 topic-based units. This book enables students to practise key vocabulary in an enjoyable way through a range of fun games and activities.
ISBN: 978-0-521-00651-4
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: август 2011
– Qu’est-ce que tu faisais dans la chambre de maman? – J’ai volé une photo. Une toute petite photo. – Tu lui ressembles tellement, a dit ma sœur. J’ai mis la photo dans la poche de mon jean. Je me suis assise dessus pendant trente ans. – La photo est ressortie de ma poche! j’ai dit à mes sœurs. J’ai vu l’homme de la photo! – Qui? – Celui qui porte le même nom que nous, le même nom que moi. Ce n’est pas une photo, c’est un homme! J’ai donc un père. Que dois-je faire? Trente ans que je réponds: «Je n’ai pas de père. Je n’ai qu’une photo». Devant les mines compatissantes, je réponds depuis trente ans: «Je n’ai pas de père, mais je m’en fiche,...
ISBN: 978-2-253-12152-7
Издательство:
Livre de Poche
Дата выхода: июль 2011
